Serving 929 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Alice W Douse Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 929 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Alice W Douse Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Alice W Douse Elementary School's student population of 929 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
929 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Alice W Douse Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alice W Douse Elementary School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4070 out of 8188 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
6%
Hispanic
31%
53%
Black
34%
13%
White
17%
25%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
14%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alice W Douse Elementary School's ranking?
Alice W Douse Elementary School is ranked #4070 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Alice W Douse Elementary School often compared to?
Alice W Douse Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dr Joseph A Fowler Elementary School, Reeces Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Alice W Douse Elementary School?
929 students attend Alice W Douse Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Alice W Douse Elementary School students are Black, 31% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alice W Douse Elementary School?
Alice W Douse Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Alice W Douse Elementary School offer ?
Alice W Douse Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Alice W Douse Elementary School part of?
Alice W Douse Elementary School is part of Killeen Independent School District.
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